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What To Do When Your Flight Is Cancelled Or Delayed

May 27, 2019 By Bob Bales 1 Comment

flight cancelled sign

I recently had the trip from hell where in a four day period I faced 3 flight cancellations, 2 flight delays and lost luggage. According to American Airlines, a work slowdown by mechanics trying to leverage their bargaining power was to blame. Whatever the reason Thousands of people were stranded at airports, delayed and inconvenienced. This appears to be happening a lot more … [Read more...]

How To Get Started With Travel Hacking

September 2, 2018 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Travel Hacking

This post is sponsored by Lexington Law. The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own.  Travel hacking has been around for a long time but has gained popularity in recent years.  What is travel hacking? Well it isn't some illegal activity done by a computer whiz in an undisclosed location. Simply put, travel hacking is using existing programs to obtain free or … [Read more...]

Before You Take Out That Vacation Loan Do This

August 7, 2018 By Bob Bales Leave a Comment

Computer Money

  This post is sponsored by Lexington Law. The views and opinions expressed in this article are my own.    There seems to be a growing trend of taking out vacation loans in order for people to take that dream vacation or in some cases just take a break from day to day life. From airlines to resorts and financial institutions, there are offerings for “GO NOW, … [Read more...]

33 tips to improve your experience at the airport

July 20, 2018 By Bob Bales 45 Comments

people waiting in line at the airport

Here are 33 tips to help improve your experience at the airport along with a few general tips to make your travels easier. People love to travel but I don’t know anyone that enjoys being at the airport. From the crowds, the TSA and the stress of making your fight it can be a horrible experience. … [Read more...]

9 ways to find cheap airfares

July 8, 2018 By Bob Bales 16 Comments

How to find cheap airfares

You have seen all the photos on Instagram of beautiful beaches, pristine snowcapped mountains and iconic landmarks and you have decided to take the plunge and go away for a week or two. You then look at airfares, see the prices and decided instead to just stay home. Let’s face it, expensive airfares are probably the biggest reason people don’t travel. … [Read more...]

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Profile Flipped Hi and welcome to The Traveling Fool. Born with a passion of learning about the history of different cultures, Bob Bales (aka The Traveling Fool) enjoys discovering people and places he finds off the beaten path that most tourists don’t know about. Often found with a cigar in one hand and a good whiskey in the other, Bob likes to write about what makes those people and places he visits special. From Europe to Asia and North America there is always a history and story to be told. To learn more about The Traveling Fool check out my About Me page.


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